Naperville Youth Softball

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The Naperville Youth Softball Program is a recreational program that provides players with a positive and fun learning experience within an enjoyable team activity.

Players will build their knowledge of the game through their development and practice of basic skills and fundamentals. As players move through the program, focus will shift to more advanced skills.

Additionally, all participants will demonstrate good sportsmanship and promote a healthy and safe environment at practices and games

AGE DIVISIONS

1ST GRADE SOFTBALL

A Transitional or Entry Level Coach Pitch Softball Program for Current 1st Grade Players

Available in Spring (Girls Softball) and
Fall (Coed Baseball)

Individual and Team Registration Offered

2ND GRADE SOFTBALL

A Transitional, Coach to Machine Pitch Softball Program for Current 2nd Grade Players

Available in Spring (Girls Softball) and
Fall (Coed Baseball)

Individual and Team Registration Offered

3RD - 6TH GRADE SOFTBALL

A Player Fastpitch Softball Program for Current 3rd - 8th Grade Players

Available in Spring and Fall

Individual and Team Registration Offered

Fastpitch Pitching Clinic Available Spring Season Only

Pre-K and Kindergarten Players are not permitted to register for the Softball program and should register instead for their respective T-Ball program. For more information regarding our T-Ball Program, click here.

Spring 2026 Softball Registration Dates:

Spring Program Guide Available February 2nd, 2026
Resident Registration March 10th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Non-Resident Registration March 12th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

REGISTRATION OPEN

QUICK FACTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Does the Park District provide Coaches?
No, all coaches are volunteers. At least (1) Head Coach and (1) Assistant Coach volunteer is required. (1) additional Assistant Coach can also be assigned to each team. Your volunteer coaching preference is provided during the registration process and volunteers are selected on a first come, first serve basis. A great benefit of coaching is receiving priority registration for the following spring season.

What experience is needed to Coach?
No previous coaching or softball experience is required. We offer a coach training manual which includes age-appropriate objectives, skills and drills, game rules and coaching tips prior to the start of the season. A fastpitch, pitching clinic is also available to 3rd - 8th grade players in the spring season. A separate registration and fee is required.

What equipment is required?
Coaches are provided with an equipment bag prior to the start of the season. The bag includes age appropriate softballs for practices and games, team batting helmets, team bats, throw bases, catcher's gear, pitching machine (2nd grade only), pitcher's mask (3rd - 8th grade only), hitting net, and first aid kit.

Players are required to have their own baseball glove and water bottle. Players are encouraged to supply their own batting helmet (although not required), wear athletic attire and securely laced athletic shoes or rubber cleats. A game jersey and visor is provided to each player.

What size ball do you use?
Coach Pitch 1st & 2nd Grade: 10" Softee Softball
Fastpitch 3rd/4th Grade: 11" Softee Softball
Fastpitch 5th/6th Grade: 11" Hard Softball
Fastpitch 7th/8th Grade: 12" Hard Softball

My preferred team is full. What should I do?
You may add your player to the waitlist of your preferred team. If a spot becomes available, a customer service representative will be in touch to register you for the team. However, instead of waitlisting, we encourage you to register for an alternative team with availability that works for your schedule. Please note you can only register or waitlist. Once registered for a team, you will be removed from all waitlists without notification. You may waitlist for multiple teams as long as you're not registered on a team.

Our preferred team is full, but I know the coach and he / she is okay with adding an additional player. Can we register?
No. Max player limits are set to ensure the best possible experience for players and coaches. 1st through 8th grade teams may have 14 players max per team. No exceptions.

Why was the team I registered for cancelled?
In order for a team to continue within the season, a Head and Assistant Coach volunteer must be secured and the minimum number of registrants must be met. A coordinator will be in touch with parents to request a volunteer and/or more players prior to cancelling a team. Registrants on a cancelled team will be contacted by a customer service representative to either transfer to another team or withdraw from the season and receive a full refund. If you do not hear back from a coordinator or customer service rep after the first notification of possible cancellation, the requirements were met and the team is continuing for the season.

I registered for a team, but haven't heard from my coach. When will I receive season information?
The Head Coach will reach out to his / her team with practice and season information approximately 1 week prior to the start of the season with season information, game schedule, etc.

Why do 3rd-8th grade teams only practice the first 3 weeks of the program?
Practice fields are only guaranteed for 3rd-8th grade teams for the first 3 weeks of the program. Field priority is then redirected towards game scheduling. 3rd-8th grade teams are welcome to continue to hold practices on non-game fields at a day and time that is convenient for all players. However, space is not guaranteed and 1st-2nd grade practices and all age divisions games are prioritized for field use.

Can I register a full team within the Softball Program?
Yes, team registration is allowed at each age level. One person (typically the head coach) will register a team and pay the team registration fee. A coordinator will then provide details to the head coach on registering individual players. Those players then reimburse the Head Coach directly, A non-resident $20 fee is collected by the Park District for any non-resident players on a team during player registration.